Justice court judge wins award

Herriman Justice Court Judge Paul Farr was recognized by the
Herriman City Council on June 7 for being awarded Judge of the Year. The award
was given to Farr during the annual conference of justice court judges.

Farr has served as the justice court judge in Herriman since
2010 and has been the justice court judge of Sandy since 2012. Farr is also a Herriman
resident.

“He takes his job with great diligence and thoughtful,
thought-out process,” said Herriman City Manager Brett Wood. “People are
treated fairly in Herriman,” I’ve had an opportunity to sit in his courtroom
many times, and I can hands down say he is the best justice court judge we have
ever had.”

The award is presented annual after the board of justice
judges receive nominations in various categories. According to Wood, recipients
are based on specific criteria. To receive judge of the year, recipients must
actively serve as a justice court judge, provide leadership for their court and
judicial system, and expand an extra effort for strengthening and improving the
justice court.

“Judge Farr works timelessly to achieve these objectives,”
Wood said. “He serves on the Justice Judicial Council and the Board of Justice
Court Judges. He’s always among the first to volunteer for committees, special
assignments and teaching opportunities, and other endeavors to strengthen and
improve not only the justice court but the judicial system as a whole. He truly
is committed to the vision of the Utah Justice Courts, which is to improve the
quality of life in our communities.”